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SecurityCourtesy Patrol (Overnight)

Stratton Amenities

Job Location:

Washington D.C., DC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 21 - 21

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted: 22 October 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 19 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable alert and professional Overnight Security Officer to maintain a safe and orderly environment during overnight hours. The ideal candidate will have a strong security background a confident and commanding presence excellent situational awareness and the ability to respond appropriately to unexpected situations with minimal supervision.

This position requires someone who can deter unwanted activity through visibility and professionalism recognize potential risks de-escalate confrontational situations when possible document incidents accurately and contact the appropriate authorities when necessary.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 2 years of security experience.

- Strong observation situational awareness and critical-thinking skills.

- Ability to remain calm professional and decisive during stressful or confrontational situations.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to prepare clear accurate incident reports and maintain daily activity logs.

- Demonstrated reliability punctuality and sound judgment when working independently overnight.

- Ability to follow established security protocols emergency procedures and escalation guidelines.

- Ability to meet applicable licensing registration and background-screening requirements for the position.

Physical and Functional Requirements

Candidates must be physically capable of performing the essential duties of an overnight security position including:

- Standing and walking for extended periods.

- Conducting routine patrols and remaining alert throughout overnight shifts.

- Safely lifting carrying or moving objects as required by the position.

- Maintaining a confident professional physical presence.

- Responding appropriately to safety concerns disturbances and emergencies within the scope of an unarmed security role.

Core Responsibilities

- Monitor the property and help deter unauthorized access disturbances and suspicious activity.

- Conduct routine patrols and observe entrances common areas and other designated locations.

- Identify potential safety and security risks and take appropriate action.

- De-escalate conflicts when safe and appropriate while maintaining professional boundaries.

- Document incidents unusual activity security concerns and relevant observations in detailed written reports.

- Notify management emergency services law enforcement or other appropriate parties when circumstances warrant.

- Follow established emergency response procedures and communicate relevant information during incidents.

- Maintain a visible security presence and provide professional interactions with residents guests employees and visitors.

- Exercise sound independent judgment while recognizing when a situation requires additional assistance.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The strongest candidate will be composed observant confident physically capable and comfortable taking responsibility for a property during overnight hours. Experience in residential commercial hospitality or other security environments is desirable.

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate a commanding professional presence strong interpersonal awareness and the ability to recognize when to intervene when to de-escalate and when to contact the appropriate authorities.

Recruitment Priority: Reliability judgment situational awareness professional presence and the ability to work independently are essential. We are looking for a security professional who can deter problems recognize developing situations and respond appropriatelynot simply someone who can fill an overnight shift.

Schedule: MondayFriday: 12:00 a.m.7:00 a.m.

Pay Rate: $21/hr

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